The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a finalized "Conscience Rule" protecting health care professionals who refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs, such as performing abortions. "The final rule fulfills President Trump's promise to promote…
The Senate failed to overturn President Trump's veto of a resolution passed by Congress to end U.S. engagement in the Saudi-led conflict in Yemen. Mr. Trump's veto of this legislation was the first of his presidency. Fifty-three senators voted to…
When Wayne Werner and Pamela Lanuza wanted to find a new puppy for their kids, they went looking where most people do: the internet. "I Google searched it and up popped a whole list," Werner said. "I thought I found…
Last Updated May 2, 2019 8:25 AM EDT Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet is the latest Democratic contender to enter the packed field of 2020 hopefuls, announcing on "CBS This Morning" on Thursday that he's running for president. "My plan is…
More Florida classroom teachers could carry guns in school under a bill passed Wednesday by state lawmakers, the latest response to last year's mass shooting at a Parkland high school. The Republican-led House voted 65-47 on Wednesday to send the…
Police are searching for the person or people who destroyed numerous beehives by setting them ablaze in a rural town some 40 miles south of Houston, CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reported. The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said the attack happened early…
A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died days after being apprehended in the U.S., officials confirmed Wednesday. They said he developed symptoms of illness the day after he arrived at a shelter. The teen was transferred by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
President Trump requested $4.5 billion from Congress in emergency funding to address the large numbers of migrants attempting to cross the southern border into the U.S., a problem that Mr. Trump has frequently described as a "crisis." The request does…
Waterloo, Iowa -- There's no indication a woman fatally shot while driving over a highway bridge in northeast Iowa was targeted, police said Tuesday as they sought surveillance or trail camera video that could show whether someone was hunting nearby.…
WASHINGTON — Amid a battlefield stalemate in Afghanistan , the U.S. military has stopped releasing information often cited to measure progress in America's longest war, calling it of little value in fighting the Taliban insurgency. The move fits a trend of less information…
Two fraternities at one of the country's most prestigious liberal arts colleges have voted to disband over images and video that appear to show former members making racist remarks and joking about rape. Swarthmore College faced days of protests after…
Nashville -- Authorities say the suspect in the slaying of seven people in rural Tennessee was within days of being arrested for probation violations when he went on his killing spree. The bodies were discovered at two Sumner County homes.…
Crews evacuated people from some buildings and cars Tuesday afternoon after a flood barrier failed along the Mississippi River, sending floodwaters rushing into downtown Davenport, Iowa. The National Weather Service sent an alert around 4 p.m. of a flash flood…
Special counsel Robert Mueller "expressed frustration over the lack of context" in Attorney General William Barr's four-page letter summarizing the findings of Mueller's nearly two-year investigation into President Trump's conduct and Russian interference in U.S. elections, the Justice Department said…
College Park, Md. — NASA is preparing for the absolute worst: A large asteroid speeding toward Earth. It's unlikely to happen any time soon, but scientists are preparing just in case. In the movie "Armageddon," Bruce Willis helps save the…
Two people are reported dead and four wounded in a shooting Tuesday at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Mecklenburg EMS confirmed the casualties. The suspect is in custody, CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV reports. Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and two others suffered…
Facebook's F8 developer conference begins At Facebook's F8 developers conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "The future is private." Accordingly, Facebook is emphasizing more private ways for Facebook users to communicate. As Facebook shifts to more private messaging, it plans to…
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff says the panel will be moving to make a criminal referral for former Blackwater security firm founder Erik Prince to the Justice Department for allegedly misleading the committee and making false statements. Schiff, speaking…
A high school senior in Texas just ran a 100-meter dash in 9.98 seconds – that's fast enough to be an Olympic final. Runner Matthew Boling, nicknamed "White Lightning," broke his school's record, and he may even be the fastest…
Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says he will not run for Senate next year despite numerous calls for her to seek public office once again. In a video released on social media Tuesday, Abrams said that she is…
A U.S. Army veteran is being held without bail, accused of plotting an attack to avenge the killing of Muslims. Mark Domingo, 26, faces terrorism-related charges after his arrest in an FBI sting. Prosecutors say he planned to set off…
Honolulu, Hawaii — A tour helicopter burst into flames Monday morning after crashing nose-first onto a busy Kailua highway. Authorities believe three people were aboard the four-seat Robinson R44, all of whom were killed. A woman driving on the street…
Barr threatens not to testify Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has officially submitted his resignation letter to the White House, a long-anticipated move. Rosenstein was expected to leave the Justice Department after the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.…
Fans of "Winnie-the-Pooh" know the beloved bear and his friends live in the "Hundred Acre Wood." But the real-life forest that inspired the children's story is Ashdown Forest, which is now being engulfed in flames, the BBC reports. About 14…